Best of Boston

BEST Fenway/Kenmore Restaurant, neighborhood

With only one TV in a corner high above the bar, Audubon Circle is not the place to watch baseball. It is, however, the perfect spot for casual salads and sandwiches in a cozy setting. The food is unique and… read more»

There aren’t many places where Asian pot stickers, pork schnitzel, and lobster rolls happily coexist on a menu, but Audubon’s eclectic mix of global and American comfort food simply works. The dimly lit spot on a nondescript section of Beacon… read more»

This place is constantly mobbed with lively diners—a sure indication of its status as neighborhood staple. With reasonable prices, speedy service, and generous portions, the sushi bar does particularly well with the area’s college crowd. After gorging on maki, order… read more»

Done up in modern-looking wood panels and slate surfaces, this Kenmore Square favorite exudes a cool, relaxed air—even on a recent game-night visit (and despite its general proximity to BU hordes). Created by the pros who went on to open… read more»

Serving huge portions of flavorful curries and other Thai specialties at affordable prices, Brown Sugar is a perfect match for the tastes and budgets of the undergrads, musicians, and medical students who live in this neighborhood. In addition to less… read more»

In a neighborhood that’s more about hot dogs than haute cuisine, it can be hard to get a decent meal. That’s where Audubon Circle comes in. This darkly lit, sleekly cool restaurant with the long slate bar has a small… read more»

Mention the word “pot-stickers” to any fan of this bar and restaurant and you’ll elicit a hunger-induced roar of approval loud enough to rival those coming from nearby Fenway Park. This sleekly designed, darkly lit neighborhood fave is run by… read more»